From Osaka/Nara : 10H Ancient Temples Private Car Tour

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10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Discover Nara's ancient temples and quiet mountain scenery on a 10-hour private car tour from an Osaka or Nara city hotel. Visit Yakushiji and Toshodaiji, then continue to flower-lined Hasedera in Sakurai. Enjoy private transport without arranging rural train or bus connections.
Default route: Osaka/Nara hotel - Yakushiji - Toshodaiji - lunch break - Hasedera (Nara) - hotel. Muroji may replace Hasedera if requested at least 24 hours before departure; both are not guaranteed together.
Max6/Max9 include an English-speaking driver-cum-guide for basic assistance, not licensed guiding or detailed temple commentary. Larger options provide a regular driver only; English is not guaranteed. Admission tickets, meals and overtime are excluded.
All driving, waiting, walking, visits, lunch and return travel must fit within 10 hours. Steep temple steps, traffic, parking, seasonal weather and opening hours may require shorter visits or route changes; flowers and foliage cannot be guaranteed.

What's Included

Parking fees for the arranged route.
Basic route support based on selected duration and confirmed stops.
Private vehicle service for 10 hours.
One baby infant seat is provided free of charge per booking.
Fuel fees
Osaka city or Nara city hotel pickup and drop-off within the confirmed service area.
Highway tolls for the arranged route.
30 minutes of free waiting time from the scheduled pickup time.
Meals and drinks.
Personal expenses.
Admission tickets.
The second and subsequent baby infant seat costs JPY 2,000.
Overtime: JPY 5,000/hour for up to 14 seats; JPY 10,000/hour for 18- or 44-seat vehicles.
Night service from 22:00 to 07:00 incurs an additional fee of JPY 2,000 for all services.
Extra stops not confirmed in advance.
Out-of-area pickup or drop-off.
Professional licensed guide service, unless separately booked and confirmed.
Driver-guide’s ticket if guests ask them to enter paid attractions or join paid activities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Hotel pickup/drop-off is included within confirmed Osaka city or Nara city areas. Wait in the lobby or at the agreed entrance; parking restrictions may require a nearby meeting point.

Send hotel/address, pickup time, guest and luggage counts, phone/WhatsApp, child-seat/wheelchair needs and route requests 24h+ before departure. Otherwise the default route applies.

The 10h begins at scheduled pickup and ends at hotel drop-off, including driving, sightseeing, meals and waiting. Free hotel waiting: 30min. Extra waiting/overtime: JPY 5,000/h for vehicles up to 14 seats, JPY 10,000/h for Coaster/coach. Night service 22:00-07:00: +JPY 2,000.

Itinerary

Duration: 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Visit Yakushiji, one of Japan's significant Buddhist temples and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara. Explore its historic temple grounds and admire the impressive East and West Pagodas, traditional Buddhist architecture and peaceful surroundings. Discover the temple's long history and its importance in the development of Japanese Buddhist culture. Enjoy time to explore the open temple areas independently and appreciate the architecture, religious artwork and spiritual atmosphere. Certain buildings, cultural treasures and special exhibitions may only be accessible during designated periods. Your English-speaking driver-cum-guide provides basic route coordination and local information but does not offer professional historical explanations inside the temple.

    1 hour 10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2

    Continue to Toshodaiji, an important Buddhist temple founded under the guidance of the Chinese monk Ganjin in the eighth century. Discover the temple's cultural connection between China and Japan and admire its traditional architecture. Explore the peaceful temple grounds, ancient buildings and wooded surroundings. The temple is particularly known for its magnificent Golden Hall and its association with the spread of Buddhist teachings in Japan. Enjoy time for independent sightseeing and photographs. Toshodaiji is located close to Yakushiji, making the two temples suitable for a combined cultural visit. Important: The famous seated statue of Ganjin is normally kept from public view and is only displayed during special opening periods. Viewing the original statue is not included or guaranteed.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Hasedera Temple

    Travel into the mountainous countryside of Nara Prefecture to discover Hasedera Temple in Sakurai. Known as the Temple of Flowers, Hasedera is celebrated for its traditional architecture, mountain scenery and beautiful seasonal gardens. Walk through the famous covered stairway leading toward the main temple hall. Admire the traditional wooden structures, stone lanterns and surrounding landscape. The main hall offers impressive views across the wooded valley, creating a distinctive atmosphere that changes throughout the year. Depending on the season, the grounds may feature cherry blossoms, peonies, hydrangeas or autumn foliage. Seasonal flowers and autumn colors depend on weather and timing and cannot be guaranteed. The temple's main approach includes approximately 399 stone steps along a covered corridor. Guests should be comfortable with stairs and uphill walking.This stop refers specifically to Hasedera Temple in Sakurai, Nara Prefecture, not the temple of the same name in Kamakura.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by kansai holiday

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Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Photography Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Car Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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